| Type of Infection | Typical Treatment | |------------------|-------------------| | | Antibiotic ear drops (e.g., ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin) ± steroid drops | | Middle ear infection (otitis media) | Oral antibiotics (e.g., amoxicillin) for bacterial cases; pain relief (ibuprofen/acetaminophen); watchful waiting for mild viral cases | | Fungal ear infection | Antifungal ear drops (e.g., clotrimazole) |